Barefoot Charles: What’s the Deal with Barefoot Climbing?
As climbers, one of our most important pieces of equipment is our climbing shoes. I’ve certainly spent hours trying on different pairs of shoes over the years, and hundreds of
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What Does ATC Stand For?
If you’re asking that question, you’ve probably seen or heard of an ATC and know it’s used in rock climbing. But what exactly does an ATC do? What does the
Benefits of Rock Climbing
Rock climbing can be a lot of fun, and many climbers find it satisfying to improve their skills and work towards new climbing goals. It’s obvious that heading to the
All Free Soloing is Free Climbing, but not all Free Climbing is Free Soloing
The 2018 film, Free Solo, deposited rock climbing into the limelight. In particular, the film highlighted a niche style of climbing called free soloing. To further complicate matters, the film
Best All-time Female Rock Climbers
Have you ever looked around the climbing gym or crag and noticed more men than women? Rock climbing can often feel like a male dominated sport, and estimates suggest that
Climbing Terminology: Onsight, Flash, Redpoint, and Pinkpoint
Non-climbers probably assume that climbing a route means one thing – you climbed it! But if you’ve been lead climbing for some time, you probably know that’s not the case.
Trad vs. Sport Climbing: What are the Key Differences?
If you are getting into rock climbing then you are probably learning a lot about the different styles of climbing that exist and how they all fit together. You may
5 Fun Rock Climbing Games That Will Make You Stronger
I’ve always thought that rock climbing was the epitome of “fun” and “working out.” It’s like a secret workout disguised by a fun activity. Instead of getting motivated to walk
Rock Climbing Equipment List For Beginners
So, you’ve just started climbing and have no idea what gear you’ll need to get started. When you step into the world of climbing, you’ll notice how much gear there
Short Rock Climbers
When we think of climbers, we often picture someone tall with long, dangly arms, but are there any short rock climbers out there? Here’s the thing: In most sports, there’s
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